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Black Vulture

Coragyps atratus

Photo by isscarr
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Field Notes

Description:

The Black Vulture is a scavenger and feeds on carrion, but will also eat eggs or kill newborn animals. In areas populated by humans, it also feeds at garbage dumps.

Habitat:

Southeastern United States to Central Chile and Uruguay in South America.

Reference Links:

American Black Vulture (Coragyps atratus), Black Vulture, Jote de cabeza negra - AVES DE CHILE

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PublishedMarch 22, 2012

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